Workday Project Manager Jobs

Explore Workday Project Manager opportunities for experienced professionals who can guide organizations through complex Workday implementations and business transformation initiatives. These roles bring together project leadership, enterprise technology, and stakeholder management. Find vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Workday Project Manager Do?

Workday Project Managers plan and deliver projects involving Workday applications, such as Human Capital Management (HCM), Financial Management, payroll, and integrations. They coordinate internal teams and implementation partners, manage schedules and budgets, track risks, and keep stakeholders informed from planning through launch and post-go-live support.

Common Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, milestones, resourcing, and governance.
  • Coordinate functional, technical, HR, finance, and business teams.
  • Manage implementation plans, dependencies, risks, and change requests.
  • Oversee testing, data migration, integrations, training, and deployment readiness.
  • Communicate status, decisions, and outcomes to executives and project sponsors.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek project management experience in enterprise software implementations, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with Workday modules and delivery practices. Experience with Agile or hybrid methods, vendor management, change management, and project tools can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by employer and project scope.

Workday Project Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on location, industry, project complexity, experience, and whether the role is permanent or contract. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, making it a useful place to explore senior Workday project leadership roles. Related paths may include Workday Program Manager, ERP Project Manager, HRIS Director, or enterprise transformation leader.

Find Workday Project Manager Jobs

Browse Workday Project Manager openings and compare responsibilities, required experience, and compensation details. Use Ladders to discover high-paying opportunities that match your background in Workday delivery and project leadership.

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$88K - $105K *

Empower project success by leading diverse initiatives in manufacturing. Utilize your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading diverse initiatives in manufacturing, focusing on pharma, biotech, and medical devices. Leverage your expertise to drive success in commissioning, qualification, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join our team as a Project Manager to lead diverse manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Leverage your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive success and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead diverse manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Leverage your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive success and foster collaboration across...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with teams to drive success in capital, construction, and qualification initiatives whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by leading diverse initiatives in the manufacturing sector. Utilize your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Lead diverse manufacturing projects by developing and implementing strategic plans, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while fostering team collaboration and stakeholder communication...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project delivery from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met while collaborating across departments to achieve customer satisfaction and projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success through effective coordination and communication. You'll manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with PMO standards...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving strategic change by managing multiple customer programs. This role requires strong project governance, risk management, and the ability to coach junior team members in a dyn...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $106K *

Join us to coordinate and support project activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with PMO standards while managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications effectively...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Support project coordination by tracking deliverables, managing timelines, and facilitating meetings. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with PMO standards while maintaining documentati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Reimagine project coordination by supporting planning, tracking, and reporting across multiple workstreams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with PMO standards while managing timeline...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Engage in project coordination and management, ensuring timely deliverables and alignment with PMO standards. Collaborate across teams to track budgets, risks, and progress while facilitating effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Support project coordination by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with PMO standards while facilitating meetings and reporting on project stat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Optimize project coordination by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with PMO standards while facilitating meetings and reporting on projec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Shape the future of project management by coordinating activities across multiple workstreams, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with PMO standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to coordinate project activities, track deliverables, and support reporting efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with PMO standards while managing multiple pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Manage project activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring timely deliverables, budget adherence, and effective communication with stakeholders. Support project reporting and align with PMO metho...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to coordinating project activities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with PMO standards. Leverage your organizational skills to support stakeholders and drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$66K - $132K *

Oversee technology projects that enhance healthcare delivery, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful implementation and operational support while managing risks and stakeholder communic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $132K *

Optimize project coordination in data center construction, supporting multiple initiatives. Collaborate with teams to maintain trackers, organize updates, and ensure timely communication. Drive effici...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role leading technology projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring compliance with business objectives and quality standards while collaborating with...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and supervise contractor personnel while overseeing complex project tasks. Ensure effective communication with clients and maintain schedule and cost control. Play a key role in training and qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $221K *

Join a team that's redefining project delivery in robotics. Lead a high-performing group of project managers, driving operational excellence and strategic integration across complex customer installat...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Workday Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Workday Project Manager leads projects that implement, enhance, or support Workday applications. They coordinate teams and stakeholders, manage scope and schedules, address risks, and guide work such as testing, data migration, integrations, training, and deployment.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Workday Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for project management experience with enterprise software implementations, stakeholder communication, planning and risk management skills, and familiarity with Workday modules or delivery practices. Some roles also value Agile methods, change management, and vendor oversight.

  • How much do Workday Project Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, employer, and project scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Workday Project Manager opportunities.

  • Are Workday Project Manager jobs remote?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while others require on-site work or travel, especially during implementation milestones. Review each job listing for its location and work arrangement.

  • What career paths can follow a Workday Project Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may advance to Workday Program Manager, ERP Program Director, enterprise transformation leader, or senior roles in HRIS, finance systems, and technology delivery.